Falling for Grace (2006)

People are voting emotionally.

Great Film overall

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

I don't review a lot of movies, and I have what I consider to be classics from my point of view. We selected Falling for Grace on a whim on Netflix looking for something on the lighter side. And boy oh boy were we pleasantly surprised. It seems our heroine is a run of the mill girl who wants to be SOMEBODY..well, she gets her chance, in a mistaken circumstance, which spirals into a tangled web, becoming more and more intricate, in every new situation, she must exercise her cleverness to prevent the truth from being revealed, drawing in even her new-found prince charming. As we meet characters, we take them at face value, and learn to love them, and relate to their eccentricities. Fay plays her character with excellence, drawing you into her world and desires, but also feeling her dilemma she has dug with her own actions. There are twists, just like in real life, with hidden benefits as a result, especially for her office friend, caused by a simple turn of events. Each character has a depth of caring and friendship which forms a solid foundation in the movie, and the sense of family is reinforced within her family, and contrasted against the purpose of the rich 'families' and their motivations. You REALLY care deeply for each character, and the sense of just watching real life occur, with no pretense, causes you to forget you are watching a movie, but rather your friends. And good triumphs in the end, as it should. FFG is non-violent, family friendly, uplifting, and just great acting and writing. It will surely be vaulted into your top 100 movies. And of interest, do some research on Fay's background, how the movie came to be, and especially the obstacles, that resulted in Fay (lead actress/director) and Michelle (editor) personally standing outside theaters advertising to passersby to gain a following. I doubt you will find any other directors doing that. My hat is off to Fay Ann Lee for her OUTSTANDING production of this film and to her cast and production crew! Do yourself and your friends and family a favor and treat them to see this movie-you won't be disappointed. -Christian

All aspects of the production were extremely well done. This is an indie that was put together by big kids who know their business. Things like camera work, editing, lighting and sound were really paid due attention. Also impressive were sets, costuming and especially casting and acting. I don't often see this, but all the moving parts (people, places and things) meshed together beautifully. The director and editor both did a superb job.The only thing I can reasonably gripe about is that the music choices got sappy at times. But, it's a romantic comedy – not my usual neighborhood.As to the Whole Package, I left the theater feeling my ten bucks was well spent. But, it's one of those movies that I like better the more it rattles about in my brain. Which it won't. stop. doing. Oh no! As I suggested earlier this isn't my usual fare; but this one is a charmer. If it's in your quadrant, check it out.

Kudos to Fay Ann Lee and her excellent cast for an enjoyable film experience! With a much smaller budget, "Falling for Grace" stands right up there with "Maid in Manhattan," "Wedding Planner," and others that have a strong female lead without succumbing to stereotypes of others. Very well-directed with the right touch of humor, the entire film cast gave authenticity to personal yearnings and conflicts and cultural differences, within the context of everyday New York City life and a Chinese family. Best wishes for a successful distribution of your film because it deserves to be seen by many, including those who may need a comedic break as they work through their personal situations and challenges.

Just came out of the screening in San Francisco today. Good audience reaction. Being an SAF, I'm all about supporting Asian American films. Yes, this is a clichéd romantic comedy. But the director and the actors do get the Asian family dynamics dead on. I was impressed by the actors they were able to get for this film e.g. Christine Baranski.There is a slightly clever subplot to the film but I don't want to give it away. The business/legal issues portrayed in the film could have only been thought of by Fay's business school friends.I liked Margaret Cho as the female best friend/sidekick. I think she could continue to play that role well in many other future films (Asian and non-Asian). If she doesn't mind being typecast as such.OK, that's it for my very first film review!